Shang Wu was born with bright eyes and white teeth, very beautiful. Ling Qingwan could not imagine that such a thin and small girl would go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, and she was not afraid at all in the face of those experienced soldiers.
"Ling Xiao?" Shang Wu saw Ling Xiao and greeted him excitedly.
Shang Wu recognized him on the stage just now, but it was blurry at that time, so she was not sure.
"Are you two familiar with each other?" An Yi frowned and leaned towards Ling Xiao unconsciously.
"Hasn't Ling Xiao told you about me?" Shang Wu smiled particularly brightly.
Ling Qingwan and An Yi looked at each other.
It seems that Shang Wu is very familiar with Ling Xiao
Ling Qingwan was suspicious. If there weren't so many people around, she would have asked for clarification immediately.
"We competed before, but there was no winner. Why don't we have a good competition now to see who wins and who loses." Shang Wu said to Ling Xiao.
Ling Qingwan frowned and shook her head at Ling Xiao.
Those who came on the stage today are all participating in the competition to choose a son-in-law. Maybe Ling Xiao will agree to compete with Shang Wu, and in the end Shang Wu will fall in love with him and it will be natural for them to marry.
Ling Xiao glanced at Shen Chengzhou, only to see Shen Chengzhou also shook his head calmly. In the blink of an eye, Ling Xiao caught it.
"I came here just to watch the fun today, so I didn't bring a suitable weapon. Let's talk about the competition later." Ling Xiao refused Shang Wu.
"That's fine." Shang Wu agreed readily. "But when the time comes, don't reject me again."
After saying that, Shang Wu returned to her seat and sat down.
Ling Qingwan vaguely understood why she felt it was strange that the princess of Northern Zhou was replaced.
Judging from Shang Wu's personality, if the Northern Zhou emperor ordered her to come, she would not look so obedient even if she could not resist. So there is only one possibility, that is, Shang Wu took the initiative to ask to come to Dai Viet for marriage.
As for why she wanted to come to Dayue for marriage, Ling Qingwan thought of Shangwu's attitude towards Ling Xiao...
After coming down, Ling Qingwan found an opportunity to be alone with Ling Xiao and asked about Ling Xiao's relationship with Tong Shangwu again.
"Brother said that he had only met Princess Shangwu once on the battlefield. Judging from the way Princess Shangwu treated you today, I'm afraid it's more than that." Ling Qingwan bluntly stated what she felt was wrong.
"It seems I can't hide it from you." Ling Xiao smiled helplessly.
He should have known that Ling Qingwan was so smart that it was impossible for her not to notice it later.
"Princess Shangwu and I did meet on the battlefield. I did not lie to you about this. It's just that we met more than once." Ling Xiao opened his mouth and told Ling Qingwan the story.
"The first time I met her on the battlefield, we were still tied and she kept pestering me, so I had to deal with her first. But we ended up fighting in the woods nearby, and I accidentally knocked her down. Her mask fell off, and I saw clearly that she was a girl."
"At that time, I saw her fainted and her foot was sprained. I felt sorry for her and took her to treat her wounds and let her go back to the Northern Zhou camp. In the second battle, I was ambushed and she saved my life. She said she was repaying me for not killing her the last time. We fought a few more battles later, but nothing happened."
Ling Xiao told Ling Qingwan everything about how he and Shang Wu met.
Ling Qingwan took a deep breath.
The two of them were in different camps, and although they were enemies, they developed a mutual admiration for each other. First, Ling Xiao saved Shang Wu, and then Shang Wu saved Ling Xiao. After a few times, it was hard to guarantee that their mutual admiration would not turn into a love between a father and a daughter.
"Then why didn't you tell me before?" Ling Qingwan felt strange.
There's nothing wrong with saying these things.
"At that time, I thought that Shang Wu came to Dayue to marry, and it would not be good for her reputation if people knew that she, a woman, went to the battlefield." Ling Xiao told Ling Qingwan.
After all, the Northern Zhou was defeated, so Shang Wu would not be taken seriously if she came to Dai Viet. And she would have to stay in Dai Viet in the future, so she couldn't ruin her reputation right from the start.
"You've thought so much about her." Ling Qingwan rolled her eyes at Ling Xiao in annoyance.
Although Shangwu has a bold personality and is very measured in her actions, and is obviously a person who values friendship, Ling Qingwan admires her. But compared to Shangwu, Ling Qingwan cares more about An Yi.
What would An Yi do if Ling Xiao and Shang danced together
"Wanwan, are you angry with me?" Ling Xiao was a little anxious.
"I'm not angry." Ling Qingwan sighed. "You should think about how to make An Yi happy."
Ling Qingwan left after saying this.
Ling Xiao looked at Ling Qingwan's back, puzzled.
The selection of a husband for the Northern Zhou princess is in full swing. Naturally, the selection of a crown princess by the Northern Zhou prince should also be put on the agenda.
The emperor handed the matter over to the empress, and let the empress be fully responsible for the marriage of the Northern Zhou prince.
The Queen decided to hold a palace banquet and select suitable people from the young ladies attending the banquet.
For a time, people in the city were in panic.
Those who received the invitations were worried, and those who didn't receive them were also worried. Only An Yi was the most relaxed.
Since the news of the marriage between the prince and the Northern Zhou prince had spread, the prince reported it to the emperor and made an agreement with the emperor not to let An Yi go to Northern Zhou.
Therefore, the invitation to the palace banquet could never be delivered to An Yi.
"I really want to see how frightened those young ladies are."
At that time, An Yi was leaning on a chair in the corridor, leisurely eating pastries and chatting with Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan smiled but said nothing.
Being far away from home, it is hard for me to see my relatives again. It is a tragedy for everyone.
"But it's a pity that you didn't receive the invitation. I didn't even have the chance to find an excuse to sneak away and take a look." An Yi shrugged helplessly.
"Don't forget, Shu Ying and Gu Zhi have received the invitations and they will attend." Ling Qingwan reminded An Yi.
As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a pot of cold water poured on An Yi's head.
An Yi suddenly became nervous instead of being calm and composed just now.
"No way, there are hundreds of rich girls in Beijing, it's impossible for them to choose Zhang Shuying and Gu Zhi by such a coincidence."
"I hope so." Ling Qingwan took a long breath.
I hope that the person she loves so much will not encounter any misfortune.
Ling Qingwan and An Yi were worried about Zhang Shuying and Gu Zhi at the moment, when suddenly, Nanny Pu came with an invitation in her hand.
When Ling Qingwan heard Nanny Park say that the invitation came from the palace, her heart skipped a beat.
An Yi hurriedly snatched it and took a look. Sure enough, it was an invitation to a palace banquet.
"What does the Queen mean by this?" An Yi was angry.
She hurriedly got up and went to cause trouble for the queen.
"An Yi! Come back!" Ling Qingwan called out to An Yi.
Afterwards, Ling Qingwan sent Luluo to the palace.
An Yi immediately understood what Ling Qingwan meant.
Less than an incense stick of time had passed, Wei Yi came and took the invitation.
"It turns out that Wanwan has someone backing her up, so she doesn't need me anymore." An Yi pouted, but her eyes were filled with smiles.